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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating a scene where one person died on Tuesday. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, one person was found dead on Malibu Drive near Americana Avenue on Tuesday. Police labeled the person's death as a homicide. The victim's name has not been released at...

CMPD investigating homicide in northeast Charlotte

Matthews, NC

MATTHEWS, N.C. — The Matthews Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old. According to police, Bianca Jaslene Gamble was last seen in the area of Hunting Ct. in Matthews on Sunday, March 19 at around 9:00 p.m. You can stream WCNC Charlotte on Roku and Amazon Fire TV,...

Matthews Police searching for missing teen

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A murder suspect, accused of cutting off his ankle monitor before going missing, has been taken back into custody, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Monday. Willie James, 33, was originally placed on the ankle-monitoring system in 2018 when he was charged with killing 25-year-old Matthew Duke...

Charlotte police capture murder suspect accused of cutting off ankle monitor

Clover, SC

CLOVER, S.C. — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Sunday. Authorities were called to Pinkney Street in Clover on Sunday. At the scene, Keon Knox, 19, was found with a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have labeled this...

1 dies in after shooting in Clover, investigation underway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person was stabbed to death in southwest Charlotte Sunday morning. Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at an apartment complex along Kingsford Drive, in the area near Nations Ford Road just after 5:30 a.m.

1 person dead after stabbing at southwest Charlotte apartment complex

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An 85-year-old woman who had gone missing in south Charlotte Monday was found safe, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department announced. The woman had been last seen around 7 a.m. on Rea Road near the dividing line between Waxhaw and Charlotte. For the latest breaking news, weather...

Missing 85-year-old woman found safe

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people are dead after a shooting in east Charlotte on Sunday. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, two people were pronounced dead after a shooting in a parking lot on The Plaza near Eastway Drive. CMPD and Medic responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m....

2 dead in northeast Charlotte shooting

Mooresville, NC

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Drivers can expect delays on a stretch of I-77 southbound near Mooresville after a crash at mile marker 38.5, according to the North Carolina Dept of Transportation. A lane is closed for three miles after Exit 42, which is for U.S. Highway 21. For the...

Traffic alert: Stretch of I-77S near Mooresville closed after crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that unfolded late Saturday Night. CMPD reported the scene around 11 p.m. It happened along North Tryon Street near West 15th Street in the Optimist Park area, and a pedestrian was involved. When CMPD shared initial details, part of the street spanning from West Lidell Street to 16th Street had to be closed.

Deadly crash near Optimist Park involved pedestrian, CMPD says

Rock Hill, SC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This article involves commercial content. The products and services featured appear as paid advertising. According to Amelia Aesthetics, making the decision for elective surgery can be stressful for many people. Hearing from other patients who have been where you are... can be one of the most positive things you can do - to help you make the right decision for your body.

Mom from Rock Hill shares how Amelia Aesthetics helped her

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Allen Smith, the chief operating officer and deputy director of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), was recently placed on administrative leave without pay. But a review of city employment records showed he also was placed on suspension several years ago. Records provided by the city...

City records: CATS COO recently placed on unpaid leave was also suspended in 2015

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Mecklenburg County, NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The planned launch of a new computer system for Mecklenburg County courts is being delayed because of technical issues occurring in Wake County and several other North Carolina counties, which have been serving as North Carolina test locations ahead of a statewide deployment. The new system...

Amid NC technical issues, Mecklenburg County will wait longer to get new computer system for courts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This article involves commercial content. The products and services featured appear as paid advertising. Last week's Tailwagger was Hazel (a domestic short hair) she is still available. Animal Care and Control has a lot of great animals still looking for homes. Poncho has been at the...

Poncho is our Tuesday Tailwagger

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The contractor behind the Hawthorne Lane Bridge and CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project is suing the city of Charlotte for $115 million, according to a lawsuit recently filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. Johnson Brothers Corporation's complaint accuses the city of breach of contract, misrepresentation...

'This is an unfortunate situation' | Hawthorne Lane Bridge contractor sues city of Charlotte for $115 million

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Charlotte Ledger, longtime Mecklenburg County democratic politician, Park Helms, died Saturday at 87. Helm's daughter confirmed he died of natural causes after a period of declining health. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. Charlotte...

Parks Helms dies at 87

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person has died after a car crash in east Charlotte Saturday evening. Medic said it happened around 8 p.m. along Central Avenue near Eastcrest Drive. The person who died was pronounced dead at the scene. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download...

Person killed in east Charlotte crash, Medic reports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The site of a beloved Charlotte fast food joint is up for sale. Bar-B-Q King, located on Wilkinson Boulevard, is listed as for sale for roughly $4.2 million. According to the listing, Bar-B-Q King's lease will be up in 2.9 years with a five year renewal option.

Bar-B-Q King site up for sale

Statesville, NC

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — Northview Academy in Statesville closed Thursday after two teenagers were shot in what family members said was a deadly drive-by ambush Wednesday night. Statesville police responded to a reported shooting at a home on Goldsboro Avenue late Wednesday. When officers got to the home, they...

'He got shot in the head': Aunt of victim in Statesville shooting describes what happened

Huntersville, NC

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The town of Huntersville's board of commissioners voted 4-2 to deny Birkdale Village’s rezoning request to build a seven story office building and parking deck on Monday. This has been an ongoing debate for months, with the original plans also including 350 new apartments and...

Leaders in Huntersville vote 4-2 to deny Birkdale Village’s rezoning request

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Monday, a public hearing was held at the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library to discuss plans to build Pinewood Behavioral Health Hospital in Charlotte. The facility would have 120 beds and for both kids and adults. If the project gets the green light, it would cost...

Public hearing held for new mental health facility in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to some gate crossings malfunctioning at multiple locations, there are some delays along the CATS LYNX Blue Line on Tuesday. Three of the Blue Line's stops are experiencing the gate crossing issue. Those locations are in northeast Charlotte at Tom Hunter Road, Owen Boulevard and Arrowhead Road.

Delays on CATS LYNX Blue Line due to gate crossing issue

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — On Friday, a rioter who signed up for the Air Force after assaulting police at the Capitol was sentenced to three years and four months in prison by U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC...

North Carolina man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Aquariums is inviting the public to help name its two newest otter pups!. The aquarium said its latest trio of Asian small-clawed otter pups are growing up fast and they're ready to give them names. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts,...

North Carolina Aquariums needs your help naming baby otters

Monroe, NC

MONROE, N.C. — A gun was found at Monroe High School on Thursday morning, according to police. The Monroe Police Department responded to calls about a loaded gun on campus. A gun was found and a student was detained. Officers are working to obtain charges through the Department of...

Gun found at Monroe High School, student detained, officials say

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Suspect arrested in connection to Lincolnton home invasion

LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Lincolnton County Sheriff's Office arrested 38-year-old Thomas Wayne Mathis in connection to a home invasion Wednesday. According to a report from LCSO, a...

Suspect arrested in connection to Lincolnton home invasion

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